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York has always been a cultural hotspot with a cosmopolitan centre that combines its stunning heritage with contemporary events, festivals and evening entertainment.
As the days get shorter, experience York after dark with innovative light installations both indoors and outdoors and site specific performances during this year's Illuminating York festival. Be inspired by live music, dance and drama in historic settings. This year's festival which begins on October 24th includes a truly stunning commission Accendo by Ross Ashton in Museum Gardens. Do not miss it!
Plan your Christmas break now! York is magical during Christmas and there is something for everyone from christmas markets like St Nicholas Fayre to inspirational concerts and some amazing shopping. Check out what 's on!
Annual favourites include the Jorvik Viking Festival as well as some of the best flat horse racing in Britain. York also boasts a superb range of museums and galleries offering a fantastic range of permanent and visiting exhibitions meaning there is always something new to see.
Information on events for Guy Fawkes celebrations is currently being collated and it will be available on this site shortly.
If you want to upload your event, please call on 01904 550082 or send an email to events@visityork.org.
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